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City of Menlo Park-Menlo Children's Ctr-Preschool

801 Laurel Street, Menlo Park, CA 940254.2· 6 reviews
licensed capacity
72
open each week
5 days
monthly, posted tuition
$522
year first licensed
2006
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About City of Menlo Park-Menlo Children's Ctr-Preschool

City of Menlo Park-Menlo Children's Ctr-Preschool is a licensed child care center in Menlo Park, California. The state has licensed it since April 28, 2006, for up to 72 children, serving school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with after-school care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care. It lists monthly tuition from $522 to $3,534.

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 9 visits since Apr 2022, with 1 Type A and 4 Type B citations.

Before- and after-schoolSummer campPosts tuition

Ages served: school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: 18 months - 5 years old pre-kindergarten
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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
72 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
Hours it lists: “Preschool Full-Day: 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 18 months - 5 years old pre-kindergarten
ProgramsAfter-school care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
ApproachPlay-based
TransportationTransportation (Transportation from Laurel and Encinal Elementary schools to MCC)
Licensed capacity72 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

City of Menlo Park-Menlo Children's Ctr-Preschool lists monthly tuition from $522 to $3,534. For comparison, full-time school-age care at a child care center in San Mateo County has a median price of $439 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Monthly · program, in its own wordsPrice
After-school Program, Grades 1-5, Non-residents$705
After-school Program, Grades 1-5, Residents$522
After-school Program, Kindergarten, Non-residents$763
After-school Program, Kindergarten, Residents$565
Preschool Full-Day, Preschool (3-5 yrs), Non-residents$2,885
Preschool Full-Day, Preschool (3-5 yrs), Residents$2,137
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Preschool Full-Day, Toddler (18 mos.-3 yrs.), Non-residents$3,534
Preschool Full-Day, Toddler (18 mos.-3 yrs.), Residents$2,618
8 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
San Mateo County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$555
Home daycare$375

Toddler

Center$397
Home daycare$357

Preschool

Center$437
Home daycare$396

School age

Center$439
Home daycare$363

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for City of Menlo Park-Menlo Children's Ctr-Preschool

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 9 visits to City of Menlo Park-Menlo Children's Ctr-Preschool since Apr 2022. Its published counts show 1 Type A and 4 Type B citations across those visits.

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child care center
Capacity
72 children
Ages
School-age children
First licensed
2006
License number
#414002020
Also at this site
Facility #414002032: School-age program
See the state's record

Summary

9 visits since Apr 2022 · Last visit Feb 9, 2026

Type A citations 1 · Type B citations 4, as the state counts them

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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  1. Feb 9, 2026InspectionFacility #414002032
  2. Feb 9, 2026InspectionFacility #414002020
  3. Jun 18, 2024InspectionFacility #414002020
  4. Jun 18, 2024InspectionFacility #414002032
  5. Apr 26, 2024VisitFacility #414002020Type A 0 · Type B 0
  6. Mar 4, 2024VisitFacility #414002020
  7. Feb 12, 2024VisitFacility #414002020
  8. Apr 22, 2022InspectionFacility #414002020
  9. Apr 22, 2022InspectionFacility #414002032

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division publishes how many Type A and Type B citations each visit produced, not the rule text. The state defines Type A as a violation that is an immediate risk to children's health, safety or personal rights, and Type B as one that could become an immediate risk if not corrected.

Copied from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Jan 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about City of Menlo Park-Menlo Children's Ctr-Preschool

Is City of Menlo Park-Menlo Children's Ctr-Preschool licensed?

Yes. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed April 28, 2006.

Does City of Menlo Park-Menlo Children's Ctr-Preschool have inspection violations?

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 9 visits to City of Menlo Park-Menlo Children's Ctr-Preschool since Apr 2022. Its published counts show 1 Type A and 4 Type B citations across those visits.

How many children can City of Menlo Park-Menlo Children's Ctr-Preschool care for?

72, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.

What are City of Menlo Park-Menlo Children's Ctr-Preschool's hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does City of Menlo Park-Menlo Children's Ctr-Preschool cost?

Monthly tuition from $522 to $3,534, as it lists it.

What is City of Menlo Park-Menlo Children's Ctr-Preschool's phone number?

(650) 330-2260.

Where is City of Menlo Park-Menlo Children's Ctr-Preschool?

801 Laurel Street, Menlo Park, CA 94025. The nearest other daycare we list is Silicon Valley International School, 0.3 miles away.

Sources: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).